News & Stories


Bishop Martyn's address at the Justice Service

17th October 2022

The Bishop of Leicester says we must all be public about our commitments and values so that we can have genuine debate about the common good.


Dean David appointed as new Dean of Canterbury

11th October 2022

Her Late Majesty The Queen approved the nomination of The Very Revd Dr David Monteith, Dean of Leicester, for election as Dean of Canterbury.


Bishops express thanks & ongoing support for our worshipping communities

20th September 2022

As the period of national mourning ends, Bishop Martyn thanks our churches and worshipping communities for all their efforts, promises ongoing support and shares sermon notes from two of the civic services


Bishop quotes the Queen's encouragement to work for unity at special service

18th September 2022

Civic dignitaries and Cadets and guests from other faiths took part in this moving service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for The Queen.


Seats available at Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving

13th September 2022

On the eve of the state funeral, people of all faiths and none are invited to attend Leicestershire’s Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


Service of Prayer & Reflection remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

11th September 2022

A Cathedral service was held at the historic St Mary de Castro Church led by the Dean and Bishops and attended by civic dignitaries and members of the public


Special service of Prayer and Reflection

9th September 2022

Our Bishops and civic guests will attend a special Cathedral service open to the public tomorrow evening at 6.30pm at St Mary de Castro Church in Leicester.


Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

8th September 2022

This is a significant bereavement for our nation and will be felt deeply by many of us.


Touring in Truro - Cathedral Choir’s Cornwall adventure

22nd August 2022

As well as singing almost daily services in Truro Cathedral, the group made the most of the time in Cornwall with a full programme of activities


Tributes to Sir David Samworth

17th August 2022

The Bishop and Dean of Leicester and our Director of Education react to the sad news of his death.

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